• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.257-263
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• 2019

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of digital dental models constructed from cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans of polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions and cast scan models. Materials and Methods: A pair of PVS impressions was obtained from 20 subjects and scanned using CBCT (resolution, 0.1 mm). A cast scan model was constructed by scanning the gypsum model using a model scanner. After reconstruction of the digital models, the mesio-distal width of each tooth, inter-canine width, and inter-molar width were measured, and the Bolton ratios were calculated and compared. The 2 models were superimposed and the difference between the models was measured using 3-dimensional analysis. Results: The range of mean error between the cast scan model and the CBCT scan model was -0.15 mm to 0.13 mm in the mesio-distal width of the teeth and 0.03 mm to 0.42 mm in the width analysis. The differences in the Bolton ratios between the cast scan models and CBCT scan models were 0.87 (anterior ratio) and 0.72 (overall ratio), with no significant difference (P>0.05). The mean maxillary and mandibular difference when the cast scan model and the CBCT scan model were superimposed was 53 ㎛. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in most of the measurements. The maximum tooth size difference was 0.15mm, and the average difference in model overlap was 53 ㎛. Digital models produced by scanning impressions at a high resolution using CBCT can be used in clinical practice.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.58-67
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• 2015

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of conventional intraoral (CI) radiography, photostimulable phosphor (PSP) radiography, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for detection of strip and root perforations in endodontically treated teeth. Materials and Methods: Mesial and distal roots of 72 recently extracted molar were endodontically prepared. Perforations were created in 0.2, 0.3, or 0.4 mm diameter around the furcation of 48 roots (strip perforation) and at the external surface of 48 roots (root perforation); 48 roots were not perforated (control group). After root obturation, intraoral radiography, CBCT and MDCT were taken. Discontinuity in the root structure was interpreted as perforation. Two observers examined the images. Data were analyzed using Stata software and Chi-square test. Results: The sensitivity and specificity of CI, PSP, CBCT and MDCT in detection of strip perforations were 81.25% and 93.75%, 85.42% and 91.67%, 97.92% and 85.42%, and 72.92% and 87.50%, respectively. For diagnosis of root perforation, the sensitivity and specificity were 87.50% and 93.75%, 89.58% and 91.67%, 97.92% and 85.42%, and 81.25% and 87.50%, respectively. For detection of strip perforation, the difference between CBCT and all other methods including CI, PSP and MDCT was significant (p < 0.05). For detection of root perforation, only the difference between CBCT and MDCT was significant, and for all the other methods no statistically significant difference was observed. Conclusions: If it is not possible to diagnose the root perforations by periapical radiographs, CBCT is the best radiographic technique while MDCT is not recommended.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the fractal dimension (FD) measured at 2 bone sites (second cervical vertebra and mandible) on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The research question was whether FD could serve as an accessory tool to refer postmenopausal women for densitometric analysis. Therefore, the reliability and accuracy of FD were evaluated. Materials and Methods: In total, 103 postmenopausal women were evaluated, of whom 52 had normal bone mineral density and 51 had osteoporosis, according to dual X-ray absorptiometry of the lumbar spine and hip. On the CBCT scans, 2 regions of interest were selected for FD analysis: 1 at the second cervical vertebra and 1 located at the mandible. The correlations between both measurements, intra- and inter-observer agreement, and the accuracy of the measurements were calculated. A P value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance for all tests. Results: The mean FD values were significantly lower at the mandibular region of interest in osteoporotic patients than in individuals with normal bone mineral density. The areas under the curve were 0.644 (P=0.008) and 0.531 (P=0.720) for the mandibular and vertebral sites, respectively. Conclusion: FD at the vertebral site could not be used as an adjuvant tool to refer women for osteoporosis investigation. Although FD differed between women with normal BMD and osteoporosis at the mandibular site, it demonstrated low accuracy and reliability.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2019

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of a newly designed method to achieve mandibular dental model superimposition, using voxel-based cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) registration. Methods: Fourteen dry cadaveric mandibles and six teeth extracted from patients with severe periodontitis were used to establish 14 orthodontic tooth-movement models. The protocol consisted of two steps: in the first step, voxel-based CBCT mandible superimposition was performed; the reference comprised the external portion of the symphysis, extending to the first molar. The laser-scanned dental model image was then integrated with the CBCT image to achieve mandibular dental model superimposition. The entire process required approximately 10 minutes. Six landmarks were assigned to the teeth to measure tooth displacement, using tooth displacement on the superimposed laser-scanned mandibles as the reference standard. Accuracy was evaluated by comparing differences in tooth displacement based on the method and the reference standard. Two observers performed superimposition to evaluate reliability. Results: For three-dimensional tooth displacements, the differences between the method and the reference standard were not significant in the molar, premolar, or incisor groups (p > 0.05). The intraclass correlation coefficients for the inter- and intra-observer reliabilities of all measurements were > 0.92. Conclusions: Our method of mandibular dental model superimposition based on voxel registration is accurate, reliable, and can be performed within a reasonable period of time in vitro, demonstrating a potential for use in orthodontic patients.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.201-212
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• 2012

임플란트 주위조직과 치아 주위조직은 조직학, 형태학적으로 유사한 면이 있다. 특히 functional ankylosis라 불리는 티타늄과 연조직의 직접적인 상피부착은 치아주위 조직의 접합상피처럼 염증세포의 치근단으로의 이행 및 그로 인한 골흡수를 막는 역할을 한다. 그러나 반복적인 지대주의 착탈은 임플란트 주위 연조직의 mucosal barrier를 파괴하여 골흡수를 야기할 수 있다. 만일 지대주의 반복적인 착탈 없이 수술 시에 보철 지대주를 채결한다면 골흡수의 양을 줄일 수 있을 것이다. 이는 기존의 수술방법으로는 한계가 있었으나 Cone Beam Computed Tomography(CBCT)를 이용한 guided surgery를 이용함으로써 임플란트 식립의 3차원적 정확성의 비약적인 향상으로 이런 술식이 가능하게 되었다. 본 증례는 정밀한 CBCT를 통한 분석 후 지르코니아 맞춤 지대주를 미리 제작하고 수술 시에 즉시 지대주와 임시보철물을 연결한 경우로 임상적으로 만족할만한 결과를 얻어 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.289-299
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• 2009

본 연구는 3차원 콘빔CT 영상을 이용하여 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상 형성 시 두부자세재현기(Head Posture Aligner, HPA)를 이용한 경우와 이용하지 않은 경우를 비교분석함으로써 HPA의 유용성을 평가하기 위하여 시행되었다. 성인 30명을 대상으로 먼저 일반적인 방법으로 콘빔CT 영상을 채득한 후 HPA를 이용하여 일정한 두부자세를 재현한 상태에서 또 하나의 콘빔CT 영상 및 정모두부방사선사진을 촬영하였다. 3차원 영상프로그램을 이용하여 HPA를 이용하지 않은 경우와 HPA를 이용한 경우 각각에서 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상을 형성한 다음 각각의 투사도를 작성하고 실제로 HPA를 이용하여 촬영된 정모두부방사선사진 투사도와의 차이를 비교하였다. 거리 및 각도를 나타내는 여러 계측치를 비교분석한 결과 HPA를 이용하지 않은 경우에는 다수의 계측항목에서 실제 정모두부방사선사진과 유의한 차이를 보인 반면 HPA를 이용한 경우에는 모든 항목에서 통계적 유의차를 보이지 않았다. 아울러 실제 정모두부방사선사진과의 상관관계를 알아보기 위해 상관분석을 시행한 결과 HPA를 이용한 경우가 그렇지 않은 경우보다 모든 항목에서 높은 상관성을 보였다. 본 연구 결과는 3차원 콘빔CT 영상을 이용하여 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상 형성 시 정확한 영상 획득을 위해서는 콘빔CT 촬영 시 HPA의 사용이 필요함을 시사하였다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2019

목 적: 골반부 방사선 치료 시 방광체적에 따라 방사선 조사범위가 달라지기 때문에 방광체적을 조절하여 치료를 진행한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 초음파펄스진단장치(BVI 6100, (주)메디칼써프라이)를 이용하여 방광체적 변화를 추적하여 BVI의 정확성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2017년 1월부터 2018년 9월까지 부산대학교병원에서 골반부 방사선 치료를 받은 환자 19명을 대상으로 하였다. 치료 시 BVI를 이용하여 획득한 방광체적과 CBCT영상에서 획득한 방광체적을 구간별로 비교한 후 그 유의성을 평가하였다. 결 과: 전체 체적 구간에서의 BVI와 CBCT는 r=0.773의 유의한 상관관계가 나타났으나 치료계획영상에서의 방광체적을 기준으로 p값이 125~175cc에서는 0, 175~275cc에서는 0.05보다 낮게, 그리고 275~375cc에서는 0.05보다 높게 나타났다. 결 론: 본 연구에서는 방광체적이 275cc 이상의 환자의 경우 BVI와 CBCT영상 간의 방광체적이 유의성이 있으나 방광을 비우는 환자의 경우 BVI측정의 신뢰성이 떨어진다고 판단할 수 있었다. 따라서 175~275cc 환자에 대해서는 BVI의 보정값을 이용하여 적절한 체적오차허용범위를 사용하면 유의한 값을 얻을 수 있을 것이다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2022

Purpose: The aim of this review was to systematically analyze the available literature on the correlation between the gray values (GVs) of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the Hounsfield units (HUs) of computed tomography (CT) for assessing bone mineral density. Materials and Methods: A literature search was carried out in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, and LILACS for studies published through September 2021. In vitro, in vivo, and animal studies that analyzed the correlations GVs of CBCT and HUs of CT were included in this review. The review was prepared according to the PRISMA checklist for systematic reviews, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool. A quantitative analysis was performed using a fixed-effects model. Results: The literature search identified a total of 5,955 studies, of which 14 studies were included for the qualitative analysis and 2 studies for the quantitative analysis. A positive correlation was observed between the GVs of CBCT and HUs of CT. Out of the 14 studies, 100% had low risks of bias for the domains of patient selection, index test, and reference standards, while 95% of studies had a low risk of bias for the domain of flow and timing. The fixed-effects meta-analysis performed for Pearson correlation coefficients between CBCT and CT showed a moderate positive correlation (r=0.669; 95% CI, 0.388 to 0.836; P<0.05). Conclusion: The available evidence showed a positive correlation between the GVs of CBCT and HUs of CT.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.291-298
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• 2020

Purpose: The detection and exact localization of penetrating foreign bodies are crucial for the appropriate management of patients with dentoalveolar trauma. This study compared the efficacy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and spiral computed tomography (CT) scans for the detection of different foreign bodies composed of 5 frequently encountered materials in 2 sizes. The effect of the location of the foreign bodies on their visibility was also analyzed. Materials and Methods: In this in vitro study, metal, tooth, stone, glass, and plastic particles measuring 1×1×1 mm and 2×2×2 mm were prepared. They were implanted in a sheep's head in the tongue muscle, nasal cavity, and at the interface of the mandibular cortex and soft tissue. CBCT and spiral CT scans were taken and the visibility of foreign bodies was scored by 4 skilled maxillofacial radiologists who were blinded to the location and number of foreign bodies. Results: CT and CBCT were equally accurate in visualizing metal, stone, and tooth particles of both sizes. However, CBCT was better for detecting glass particles in the periosteum. Although both imaging modalities visualized plastic particles poorly, CT was slightly better for detecting plastic particles, especially the smaller ones. Conclusion: Considering the lower patient radiation dose and cost, CBCT can be used with almost equal accuracy as CT for detecting foreign bodies of different compositions and sizes in multiple maxillofacial regions. However, CT performed better for detecting plastic particles.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.335-344
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• 2023

Purpose: This bibliometric analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics, trends, and level of diagnostic efficacy of studies on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) published in Imaging Science in Dentistry (ISD) from 2011 to 2022. Materials and Methods: Publications related to CBCT identified in the electronic collection of ISD were selected according to eligibility criteria by 2 independent reviewers who collected data on the characteristics of the articles (year, authors, and country). The type and topic of studies were analyzed using VOSviewer v.1.6.18 (Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands). The research articles were classified according to the hierarchical scale of diagnostic efficacy. Results: Of the 236 articles included, most were from South Korea and Brazil. Bong-Hae Cho and Yun-Hoa Jung were the most prolific authors on the topic of CBCT. The most frequently published types of studies were cross-sectional and laboratory-based. The most popular topics WERE related to the diagnosis of pathologies and/or alterations, as well as anatomical variations. On the diagnostic efficacy scale, most studies were rated level 1 (technical efficacy) or 2 (diagnostic accuracy efficacy). Conclusion: A steady increase was observed in publications related to CBCT, which are of both clinical and academic interest. The trends in these publications were analyzed, revealing that most are cross-sectional studies primarily exploring the capabilities of CBCT in diagnosing pathologies and/or changes in the oral and maxillofacial complex. These studies were typically classified as level 1 or 2 on the diagnostic efficacy scale.